Shelter is an action thriller film directed by Ric Roman Waugh from a screenplay by Ward Parry. The 2026 film follows Mason, a former assassin living on a remote coastal island, where he rescues a young girl during a deadly storm. When Mason and the girl enter the city, they are chased by mysterious assassins. Shelter stars Jason Statham, Bodhi Rae Breathnach, Bill Nighy, Naomi Ackie, and Daniel Mays. So, if you loved the thrilling story, bombastic action, and a dependable leading man in Shelter, here are some similar movies you should check out next.
Safe (The Roku Channel & Rent on Prime Video)
Safe is an action thriller film written and directed by Boaz Yakin. The 2012 film follows Luke Wright, an ex-cop and former cage fighter, who finds himself in a deadly conflict with the Russian mafia, Chinese triads, and corrupt NYPD police officers after deciding to protect a gifted young girl. Safe stars Jason Statham, Catherine Chan, Robert John Burke, Chris Sarandon, Anson Mount, James Hong, and Reggie Lee.
The Beekeeper (Prime Video)
The Beekeeper is an action thriller film directed by David Ayer from a screenplay by Kurt Wimmer. The 2024 film follows Adam Clay, a retired government assassin, who befriends an elderly woman, but she is scammed out of all of her money and takes her own life. Adam decides to go after the scammers, but he doesn’t know that his hunt will put him in direct conflict with the highest powers in the United States. The Beekeeper stars Jason Statham, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Josh Hutcherson, Bobby Naderi, Minnie Driver, Phylicia Rashad, and Jeremy Irons.
A Working Man (Prime Video & MGM+)
A Working Man is an action thriller film directed by David Ayer, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Sylvester Stallone. Based on Chuck Dixon’s 2014 novel Levon’s Trade, the 2025 film follows Levon Cade, an ex-Royal Marine Commando working construction for a friend, Joe Garcia. When Joe’s daughter gets kidnapped, Levon’s efforts to find her lead him to uncover a world of corruption. A Working Man stars Jason Statham, Jason Flemyng, Michael Pena, and David Harbour.
The Equalizer (Hulu, Disney+, Tubi, & Rent on Prime Video)
The Equalizer is a vigilante action thriller film directed by Antoine Fuqua from a screenplay by Richard Wenk. Based on the 1980s TV series of the same name, the 2014 film follows Robert McCall, a retired Marine and DIA officer, who goes after the Russian mafia to protect a teenage girl from being trafficked. The Equalizer stars Denzel Washington, Marton Csokas, Chloe Grace Moretz, David Harbour, Bill Pullman, and Melissa Leo.
The Mechanic (Paramount+, MGM+, Pluto TV, & Rent on Prime Video)
The Mechanic is an action thriller film directed by Simon West from a screenplay by Lewis John Carlino. Based on the 1972 film of the same name by Carlino, the 2011 film follows Arthur Bishop, a professional assassin who specialises in making his kills look like accidents. Things take a turn when his friend and mentor is murdered, and Arthur must take in his friend’s son while going after the people who killed him. The Mechanic stars Jason Statham, Ben Foster, Tony Goldwyn, Donald Sutherland, Jeff Chase, John McConnell, and Stuart Greer.
Homefront (Prime Video, Plex, Tubi, Pluto TV, & The Roku Channel)
Homefront is an action thriller film directed by Gary Fleder from a screenplay by Sylvester Stallone. Based on Chuck Logan’s 2005 novel of the same name, the 2013 film follows Phil Broker, a retired DEA agent leading a peaceful life with his daughter, but things soon turn dangerous when he gets into a conflict with a dangerous crime boss. Homefront stars Jason Statham, James Franco, Winona Ryder, Kate Bosworth, Rachelle Lefevre, Frank Grillo, and Clancy Brown.
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (Prime Video & MGM+)
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back is an action thriller film directed by Edward Zwick, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Richard Wenk and Marshall Herskovitz. Based on Lee Child’s 2013 novel Never Go Back, the 2016 film follows Jack Reacher as he teams up with Army Major Susan Turner to unravel a dark conspiracy while being chased by assassins and authorities. Jack Reacher: Never Go Back stars Tom Cruise, Cobie Smulders, Aldis Hodge, Danika Yarosh, Jessica Stroup, and Patrick Heusinger.
Extraction (Netflix)
Extraction is an action thriller film directed by Sam Hargrave from a screenplay by Joe Russo. Based on the 2014 graphic novel Ciudad by Ande Parks, Joe Russo, and Anthony Russo, the 2020 film follows Tyler Rake, an Australian mercenary who takes on the mission to save an Indian drug lord’s kidnapped son, who’s being held captive in Bangladesh. Extraction stars Chris Hemsworth, Rudraksh Jaiswal, Randeep Hooda, Priyanshu Painyuli, and Golshifteh Farahani.
Taken (Hulu, Disney+, & Rent on Prime Video)
Taken is an action thriller film directed by Pierre Morel from a screenplay co-written by Luc Besson and Robert Mark Kamen. The 2008 film follows Bryan Mills, an ex-CIA operative whose teenage daughter goes on a trip to Paris and gets kidnapped by a human trafficking ring. Bryan soon heads to Paris to get his daughter back safely and kill the people who kidnapped her. Taken stars Liam Neeson, Maggie Grace, Leland Orser, Jon Gries, David Warshofsky, Katie Cassidy, Holly Valance, and Famke Janssen.
Nobody (Rent on Prime Video)
Nobody is an action thriller film directed by Ilya Naishuller from a screenplay by Derek Kolstad. The 2021 film follows Hutch Mansell, a seemingly ordinary family man whose past as an assassin comes back to haunt him after a break-in. He soon finds himself in a dangerous conflict with a vengeful crime lord. Nobody stars are Bob Odenkirk, Connie Nielsen, Aleksei Serebryakov, RZA, and Christopher Lloyd.